PLANNED VISIT TO NY AND WASHINGTON BY IRAQI INTERIOR

UNCLAS BAGHDAD 003559 SIPDIS SENSITIVE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OVIP PGOV PREL PINS IZ SUBJECT: PLANNED VISIT TO NY AND WASHINGTON BY IRAQI INTERIOR MINISTER JABOR ¶1. (SBU) Minister of Interior Baker Jabor plans to visit New York City from September 8 to 12 and Washington, DC from September 12 to 17. SecDef has invited the Minister. ¶2. (SBU) While in New York, Jabor hopes to participate in a 9/11 memorial service, meet with the Iraqi Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and see his daughter. ¶3. (SBU) While in Washington, Jabor would like to meet with the Vice-President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and Congressional leaders. ¶4. (SBU) Post supports Jabor's request to meet with the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and SIPDIS Congressional leaders. However, we do not favor a meeting between Minister Jabor and the Vice-President. ¶5. (SBU) Suggested talking points will follow by septel. KHALILZAD